Ancaster Public School vs Yorkdale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ancaster Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
125 students
Yorkdale Secondary School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
435 students
| Measure | Ancaster Public School North York, Ontario | Yorkdale Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3296 of 3,871 | #488 of 766 |
| National rank | #3296 of 3,871 | #488 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 125 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 55% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/ancaster | www.yorkdale.net |
The verdict
- •Yorkdale Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.0 vs 24.0).
- •Yorkdale Secondary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 125.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ancaster Public School better than Yorkdale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Yorkdale Secondary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ancaster Public School and Yorkdale Secondary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ancaster Public School: 125. Yorkdale Secondary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ancaster Public School and Yorkdale Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Ancaster Public School is 3296th of 3,871 and Yorkdale Secondary School is 488th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).